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How to Make a Well-Fitting Stabilization Splint

From Volume 34, Issue 7, September 2007 | Pages 398-408

Authors

M Adel Moufti

Dip OMFS

PhD student, Department of Restorative Dentistry, The School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle uponTyne NE2 4BW, UK

Articles by M Adel Moufti

Jeff T Lilico

Restorative Dental Instructor (Prosthodontics), Department of Restorative Dentistry, The School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle uponTyne NE2 4BW, UK

Articles by Jeff T Lilico

Robert WWassell

MSc, MFDS, PhD

Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant, Department of Restorative Dentistry, The School of Dental Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle uponTyne NE2 4BW, UK

Articles by Robert WWassell

Abstract

This article demonstrates a clinical step-by-step approach to constructing stabilization splints. These splints can be invaluable for many restorative procedures and forTMD management. To help the busy practitioner, we have included tips on trouble shooting problems encountered during splint fitting.

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